2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SWK 362 - Juvenile Justice System


Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the historical, legal, and theoretical foundations of juvenile justice. It explores the juvenile justice system by examining the nature of delinquency, classifications of juvenile offenders, alternative explanations for juvenile misconduct, juvenile courts and juvenile rights, and corrections. Areas of emphasis include agency operations, direct work with families and juveniles, assessment and evaluation, and preparation for court proceedings including court testimony.



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